I Hate Moving
By Sharon
@simone10 (54187)
Louisville, Kentucky
November 13, 2015 7:38am CST
As some of you know from reading my discussion yesterday, my brother and I are moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are supposed to leave around the 30th of November so that my brother can begin working at the new property the first part of December.
This was all last minute and we are still kind of in shock. We won't be able to have Thanksgiving with my kids like we had planned. They were going to come to our house. Now, we have to spend the next two weeks packing. Have I mentioned that I hate moving?
We have moved so much over the last year and a half. We moved from Las Vegas, NV to Memphis, TN where our family lives. My brother couldn't find a decent job so after 8 months, we moved to Jonesboro, AR. We have been here since February. Now my brother is being transferred and we have to move to Wisconsin.
Except for the 5 or 6 years I lived in Vegas, I have always lived in the south. I hate cold weather and now we are moving where it is going to be really cold in the winter. And there will be a lot of snow. I do love snow but will probably get tired of it after a while. I'm a little scared and nervous as I really don't know what to expect.
I am trying to stay positive and see the good in the move. My brother already feels bad because we have moved so much and he feels like he has let me down. But, at least he has a job and we are both thankful for that. Relocating is part of his job so we just have to go with it.
I will try and be on here as much as I can over the next couple of weeks but if you happen to see me missing for a while, you will know why.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
14 Nov 15
I've moved around 30 times since we married but a few years ago when retired we finally bought a house and love knowing we will be here until the undertaker takes us away. I like with martin said - it will be fine, you will learn to love Wisconsin. Its the land of lakes isn't it? If it is, it will be beautiful!
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I didn't mind moving when I was young either. But now it's the last thing I want to do. And thanks, I hope we hear good news today too.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
14 Nov 15
@simone10 I loved moving when I was in my 20's, 30's, every move was a new adventure. Once the kids got into school I hated it and when they got into High School we still moved but kept them in the same schools. Renting suited our life style, my husband moved because of work often, Now, I don't want to go anywhere... I hope you get the news you want to hear. I understand how you feel.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
14 Nov 15
I can imagine this is not going to be fun but it will be an adventure. God usually has a plan so lets see what he has planned for you.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
14 Nov 15
@simone10 Oh my good, God is so good, I will keep my prayers going. I am feeling good about this.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@BelleStarr We are too and pray that it goes through today.
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
14 Nov 15
Everything will be fine--I have said so and so it will be!!
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@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
13 Nov 15
Moving sucks, no way around it. Even when it's a move you are looking forward to, the actual moving sucks. My biggest tip for you is to get a good winter coat, hat, and gloves or mittens (or both). The cold sucks after a while, but the positive is there are few bugs around during the winter. Good luck with the move.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
14 Nov 15
After a phone call my brother got last night, I am hoping we don't have to move but will know more on Monday. I agree, moving sucks and so does packing. I hate to pack. If we do end up moving, I am not looking forward to the cold at all.
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@snowy22315 (183626)
• United States
20 Nov 15
wow, what a time of year to move to Wisconsin! It will be cold, but the summers will be beautiful there. It is not hot and humid like in the South. Good Luck, and enjoy!
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@allknowing (138934)
• India
14 Nov 15
That kind of moving can be quite a strain. But yes. It is nice to stay positive and accept whatever there is that cannot be changed.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@allknowing Thank you. We are saying prayers that it all works out ok.
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@1creekgirl (41996)
• United States
14 Nov 15
I hope the move will go well and that you will make many new friends. I've never liked moving either. Best wishes and hugs! 
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@1creekgirl I didn't mind moving too much when I was young. Now that I am a lot older and because it takes so much out of me, I don't like it at all.
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@1creekgirl (41996)
• United States
14 Nov 15
@simone10 My daughter loves to move. She sure didn't get that from me!
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
14 Nov 15
You might be surprised when you get there and fall in love with the place. I wish you well in moving and may all go well
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
16 Nov 15
@Missmwngi my brother got a phone call on Friday from the new management company asking if he would be interested in staying. He is supposed to know something for sure today.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
14 Nov 15
@simone10 Well i guess you will have to live with the cold,too bad
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@Dalane (691)
• United States
13 Nov 15
I am familiar with Milwaukee and I think you will like it, that is, after you have gotten used to the cold weather. People from the South who move up North tend to underestimate their winter wear. Get a big stuffed (down preferably) quilted coat with a hood, thick gloves and scarf, some very warm boots, and plenty of hats. When it's really cold, no one thinks of fashion. Wisconsin is a beautiful state with many lakes and forest preserves. Hope you like cheese.
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@tinawang1014 (5)
• Shenzhen, China
14 Nov 15
I also hate moving. Because there are a lot of things need to pack and move. Sometimes I really want to throw them all ...
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
19 Nov 15
moving is very stressful, I wish you well. Try not to work to hard and relax from time to time.
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